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2 Table of Contents State Adviser Welcome... 2 Oregon FBLA Management Team... 3 Oregon FBLA Board of Advisers... 3 Oregon FBLA Board of Trustees... 4 Oregon FBLA State Officer Team... 4 National Leadership Conference 2017 Winners... 5 Photo and Video Challenges... 6 New Chapter Recruitment Campaign... 7 Membership Information... 8 Guidelines to Success for Chapter Advisers Oregon FBLA Calendar of Events Competitive Event Update Competitive Event Topics Business Achievement Awards Program State Officer Program of Work Membership Campaign Information Oregon FBLA Foundation Chapter Grant Information Award Sponsor Materials National Business Honor Roll Adviser of the Year Administrator of the Year Alumni of the Year Businessperson of the Year Code of Conduct Form Delegate Permission/Medical Release Form Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 1

3 August 2017 Greetings Oregon FBLA-PBL Advisers! In the realm of education, a new year doesn t begin in January, but in the late summer when a new school year begins. Students enter the halls that have been freshly polished. Teachers stand ready to guide their students learning. The first few days teachers are busy during the passing time between classes helping freshmen and new students become acclimated to everything from unlocking lockers to where to find the school nurse. For those teachers that are also FBLA advisers, this time of year is also filled with recruitment and planning for the year ahead. This year s theme of Elevate your Future is appropriate as advisers work with members to show them all that FBLA offers. That shy freshman sitting in the corner could well be running for state president in a few years. That sophomore, with a great experience at SBLC,is ready to go and start putting those lessons into actions. Than junior, with competitive event success at SBLC, is becoming more independent and tackling more of the Program of Work. The seniors, the leaders, while worrying about what happens after graduation, are ready for one final and phenomenal year of FBLA. I am excited about the year ahead and celebrating with you the achievements of your chapters and members as we all work toward to Elevate your Future in Oregon FBLA-PBL. Carla Boulton State Adviser Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 2

4 Connecting with Oregon FBLA P. O. Box 912 Jacksonville, OR Ph: F: Facebook: Instagram: oregonfbla YouTube: Oregon FBLA Management Team: Carla Boulton, M. Ed / State Adviser Competition, New Chapter Support, Operations, General Support Danny Sports State Officer Coach Executive Leadership Program, Mike Oechsner, MBA, CAE, CMP Executive Director Governance Ryan Underwood Senior Director Advocacy & Strategy Rhonda Bohall Financial Manager Jessica Malan Judge Coordinator Oregon FBLA Board of Advisers: Sandy Edwards, Chair South Umpqua High School Freddy Maldonado Bonanza High School Tonya Boustad, Chair Elect Canby High School Gavin Barrett FBLA State President Ryan Poster Scappoose High School Mike Oechsner, MBA, CAE, CMP Executive Director Ron Dodge, State Chair Oregon Department of Education Sara Dyche Union High School Mike Telford Gilchrist High School Susan Yates Oakland High School Jennifer Teeter Imbler High School Carla Boulton, M.Ed. State Adviser Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 3

5 Oregon FBLA Board of Trustees: Bill Graupp, Chair Industry Representative Mentor Graphics Corporation Anthony Bailey, CPA, Secretary/Treasurer Business Representative Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative Sandy Edwards South Umpqua High School Adviser Representative Christopher A. McCormack Industry Representative Brindle McCaslin and Lee Mike Oechsner, MBA, CMP Executive Director Oregon FBLA Frank Ault Industry Representative The San Diego Foundation Josie Notter FBLA Past State President Oregon FBLA State Officer Team: Gavin Barrett, President Molalla High School Kambi Briggs, Vice President of Media Oakland High School Madelyn Cunning ham, Cascade Region VP Madras High School Nicholas Willams, Northwest Region VP Tualatin High School Veronica Ervin, Vice Chair Business Representative OnPoint Community Credit Union Ron Dodge, State Chair Business & Management Specialist Oregon Department of Education Michelle Cowing, Ph.D. Industry Representative Concordia University Jeffrey J. Ellsworth Industry Representative Buckley Law P.C. Gavin Barrett FBLA State President Richard Goddard Business Representative Portland General Electric Teresa Stratton At-large Representative Josie Notter, Executive Vice President Hidden Valley High School Jaelen Grove, Blue Mountain Region VP Ontario High School Sarah Ali, Mt. Hood Region VP Centennial High School Caitlyn Yates, Rogue Umpqua Region VP Oakland High School Rylie Chrusohkie, Willamette Valley Region VP StaytonHigh School Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 4

6 National Leadership Conference 2017 Winners On June 29-July 1, more than 200 members had the opportunity to compete at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim. On July 2, the state delegation watched as Oregon members left their Legacy of Leadership and placed in the top 10 nationally. Event Place Student School Business Plan 1st Sylvia Marr Hidden Valley High School Business Plan 1st Jeydawn Coates Hidden Valley High School Community Service Project 1st Makaila Susi Centennial High School Community Service Project 1st Kathleen Early Centennial High School Personal Finance 1st Beau Groom Scappoose High School Journalism 2nd Alexandra D'Aquilla Tualatin High School Local Chapter Annual Business Report 2nd Chapter Event Hidden Valley High School Word Processing 2nd Phetmany Pitsnukanh Centennial High School Job Interview 5th Kali Henderson Hidden Valley High School Partnership with Business Project 5th Brian Koll Centennial High School Partnership with Business Project 5th Sean Cochran Centennial High School Business Financial Plan 6th Alondra Barrera-Estrada Centennial High School Business Financial Plan 6th Sarah Ali Centennial High School Business Financial Plan 6th Leticia Navarro Centennial High School Help Desk 6th Benjamin Simons Yoncalla High School Public Speaking I 7th Jasmine Williams Hidden Valley High School Community Service Project 8th Colton Carter Seaside Union High School Community Service Project 8th Bryre Babbitt Seaside Union High School Community Service Project 8th Kara Ipson Seaside Union High School Client Service 9th Mady Gibbs Oakland High School Accounting II 10th Tristen Mengis Mazama High School Business Plan 10th Josue Silva Centennial High School Business Plan 10th Selvyn Larios Centennial High School Business Ethics Finalist Eliza Swackhamer Canby High School Business Ethics Finalist Trevor Taylor Canby High School 3-D Animation Finalist Kara Ipson Seaside Union High School 3-D Animation Finalist Zeynep Payzanoglu Seaside Union High School Sales Presentation Finalist December Eddy Imbler High School Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 5

7 Revamped Programs for ! Photo Campaign At any time, all members and advisers are encouraged to take a photo of their #mychapmpionchapter a photo of chapter happenings that exemplifies items from the Champion Chapter program. Each month, the state officer team will select the winning photo which will be featured on the state social media outlets and website. The photographer will also receive at $10 Amazon gift card. Submit your photo today on Instagram. Make sure to use the #mychampionchapter hastag and in the photo. Oregon FBLA Video Challenges The video challenges are also being updated. There will be a total of four challenges throughout the year, including the one filmed on site at SBLC. Each winning video receives at $125 Amazon gift card. Length of video for challenges 1-3 is two minutes. Video Challenge 1 Deadline for submission October 20 URL must be submitted via Twitter tagged and the hashtag #Mychampionchapter Winner announced at OLI Video Challenge 2 Deadline for submission January 10 URL must be submitted via Twitter tagged and the hashtag #RoadtoSBLC One winner per region will be announced at each RSC Video Challenge 3 Deadline for submission March 10 URL must be submitted via Twitter tagged and the hashtag #ChaptersElevated One winner per region will be announced at each RSC Video Challenge 4 There will be one final video challenge at SBLC the topic will be announced at opening session with entries due by Friday at 9 p.m. Entries have a maximum length of 30 seconds and must be filmed and created at SBLC. The state officer team will select the top 3 they ll all be shown at the closing session, and members will get to vote to choose the winner electronically! Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 6

8 Chapter Recruitment Campaign Calling all chapters! Calling all advisers! Calling all active members! Calling all potential chapters! Oregon FBLA is continuing the incentive program for recruitment of new chapters! First: If your chapter recruits a new chapter that pays dues and participates in SBLC, you are eligible for a $400 cash award. This award will be presented at SBLC and will go to every local chapter who recruits a new chapter. You heard that right if you recruit five new local chapters, your chapter will receive $2,000 at the State Business Leadership Conference. The only limit on this award is how many new local FBLA chapters you can recruit. If you are actively recruiting a chapter and would like to get the cash awards, it is necessary to let the state adviser know first so that research can be done to see if it is a new or reactivation and if a reactivation, if the account balance for that chapter is not negative. The name, and phone number of the new chapter adviser will need to be provided as well so that the new chapter can receive information specific for new chapters from the state office. There will also be a form to complete during the SBLC registration window to submit the names of all the chapters recruited by your chapter for verification. Second: Oregon FBLA is invested in our new chapters! We want them to join, and we want them to succeed. Once they are ready to officially charter, Oregon FBLA will cover their activation fee and the program fee for up to their first 15 members. Participation at SBLC is a required item to receive this award. Third: We want these new chapters exposed to Oregon FBLA events! For brand new chapters wanting to learn about FBLA and participate in events, Oregon FBLA will cover registration for one adviser and up to five members so that they can attend OLI. We will also cover substitute costs for the new adviser during OLI. Hotel and transportation costs must be covered by the local chapter. We have even more ways to support new chapters for more details about the new chapter recruitment campaign, please contact carla@oregonfbla.org. Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 7

9 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY CLARIFICATION FBLA advisers posed a number of great questions during this roll out period. We realized that one of the reasons for confusion in communications from our Boards and Management Team were based upon our use and interpretation of varying definitions and terminology. Our goal below is to clarify some of the most common questions and elements of concern we have heard. TERM: Co-Curricular One of the key reasons FBLA and all CTSOs are recognized by the U.S. and Oregon Departments of Education is their co-curricular nature. This is a prime reason that both Federal Perkins as well as State CTE funding is permitted to be used for FBLA (and CTSOs) for decades. In our communications we loosely used the term curriculum fee structure which is not 100% accurate terminology. FBLA as a co-curricular program includes, but is not limited to, curriculum. FBLA competitions, Business Achievement Awards Program, High 5 Leadership Program (for Middle Level students), the Officer Leadership Program, Scholarships, Business Leadership Conferences, partner programs and more are all part of the co-curricular instructional tools and career leadership opportunities available for students and to enhance the business education program as orchestrated by the local chapter adviser. FAQ: Does FBLA have curriculum? Yes. Is FBLA curriculum? No. Can FBLA programs be integrated into the classroom curriculum? That s the goal! Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 8

10 TERM: FBLA School Site License Affiliation Oregon FBLA offers two methods of affiliation: FBLA Classic Membership FBLA School Site License Affiliation NOTE: A school must choose one option. There is not an option to switch methods for the membership year after one option has been chosen. A school site license authorizes a school to have the FBLA program on campus and allow membership for a designated number of students at a discount packaged rate. As the Boards received adviser communications and discussed our own intention behind program based affiliation it became clear that neither we as a group nor our schools shared the same universal understanding of what program means. For this reason, the term Program Based Affiliation will not be used with the new affiliation model. There are many uses in education and FBLA for the term program. We have business education programs, the FBLA program, programs of study and even the term innovative leadership and career development programs found in our FBLA Mission. There are even more programs in the mix if you factor in the officer program, competitive events program and other programs as we often refer to in FBLA at both the state and national level. All of these programs can lead to confusion and questions about which programs are we all referring to? And, all of this certainly influences both decision making and interpretation depending on your perspective and experience with the term. Schools are encouraged, but not required, to affiliate their business education programs as FBLA and CTSOs are at their best when integrated into the curriculum of instruction and not exclusively operated as extracurricular organizations. Teachers/advisers (NOT business education program enrollment) determine the appropriate FBLA site license package. FBLA membership will still remain available for students who have taken or are currently enrolled in a business or business-related course. Chapters are welcome to purchase a FBLA School Site License for the number of students in their courses and then add to their discounted package memberships for students who are not currently enrolled in their courses (e.g. they previously took a business or business- Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 9

11 related class, were FBLA members last year, want to stay active, but their school schedule does not allow for a class this semester/year). FAQ: Does a school have to purchase an FBLA School Site License for all students in a business education program? No (but, it s encouraged!) Does a school need to get approval to do traditional or Classic FBLA Membership? No. We just want to know which option you are selecting and works best for your unique school setting. Can the FBLA School Site License be used for students in business classes plus additional students who are interested or have previously taken business or businessrelated courses? Yes. Can we change the school site license package later in the year? No. A school must choose one option. There is not an option to switch methods for the membership year after one option has been chosen. Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 10

12 TERMS: Organization/Association/Affiliation FBLA is a global student business organization. FBLA is a professional association of students with interests in pursuing careers in business or developing business leadership skills to aid them in their ultimate career choice. Schools affiliate with FBLA and are known as chapters under the charter granted by FBLA-PBL, Inc. to the Oregon Department of Education who has delegated management and authority to the Oregon FBLA-PBL Foundation, Inc. to administer policies and programs to grow dynamic future business leaders. While many counselors, administrators, and stakeholders refer to FBLA as a club, FBLA and CTSOs are not clubs and should not be referenced as such. Local school clubs are certainly important aspects of a healthy school ecosystem for engaging, involving, and providing opportunities for students outside the classroom. FBLA and CTSOs are intended to be co-curricular or inter-curricular with the flexibility to operate in an extracurricular fashion. If CTSOs like FBLA are operating primarily as an extracurricular model (for whatever reason) then the next phase of growth and evolutionary goal for the chapter would be to advance in the direction of integrating FBLA into the classroom and operating it as a cocurricular instructional tool. FAQ: Is FBLA a club? No and it should not be referenced as such by members and advisers. Our FBLA chapter is considered a club and organization by ASB/Activities Director/Administration/School Board on campus. Is this okay? It depends. Many schools adopt global policies for student organizations regarding risk management and student safety, chaperone duties, academic/citizenship standards, bookkeeping and operations for organizations on campus. This is necessary for coordination, collaboration, and cooperation of all the scholastic opportunities and activities available ranging from athletics and band to community youth organizations and CTSOs. Local FBLA chapters should cooperate and comply with all their school/district regulations. However, not all school leaders and decision-makers are versed in the co-curricular advantages and nature of CTSOs and FBLA and how they aid counselors, teachers, and administrators in the classroom instruction to benefit students. If a school for whatever reason is preventing FBLA from being administered and used as co-curricular instructional tool, Oregon FBLA and the Oregon Department of Education can assist you. Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 11

13 FBLA Program Based Affiliation The curriculum fee structure, based on your total enrollment, is as follows: Total Enrollment: Program Fee: 10 to 50 $ to 75 $ to 100 $1, to 125 $1, to 150 $1, to 175 $2, to 200 $2, to 225 $2, to 250 $3, to 275 $3, to 300 $3, to 325 $3, to 350 $4,250 Over 350 Contact Executive Director Why Program Based Affiliation? FBLA enhances the preparation for college and careers by providing co-curricular programs that integrate classroom instruction, apply learning in the context of business, connect schools to industry and the community, and promote the spirit of free enterprise and competition. FBLA is a co-curricular Career and Technical Education program for students with career interests in business. Chartered by the Oregon Department of Education and used in more than 2,000 schools around the country, FBLA brings classroom learning to life through a robust mix of classroom curriculum tools, business and career leadership competitions, recognition programs, partnership opportunities, and leadership development experiences. FBLA Traditional Membership For chapters choosing the traditional method, dues are $15 per student, which includes the $6 national dues and $9 state dues. Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 12

14 Guidelines to Success for Chapter Advisers Summer: Plan for upcoming FBLA Year Meet with chapter officers Develop chapter Program of Work Hold team building activities Develop paperwork for students, parents, and supporters about FBLA dues September: Register and attend the Oregon CTSO Adviser Conference Hold first chapter meeting Hold recruiting event (like pizza night, bowling, etc.) Distribute information about Oregon Leadership Institute Have students visit and review FBLA State and National Websites Start students in Business Achievement Awards Plan all competitive events with students (and start working on projects) October: Recruit members to attend OLI Register for OLI hotel Register for OLI Upload your initial membership roster for program based affiliation by October 20 to be recognized as an official chapter Review information about National Fall Leadership Conference November: Attend Oregon Leadership Institute Consider attending National Fall Leadership Conference Celebrate American Enterprise Day December: Submit updates to membership roster for program based affiliation by December 15 to receive winter publications Hold chapter holiday celebration Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 13

15 December/January: Receive and complete Regional Skills registration materials Receive and review SBLC Registration materials from Oregon FBLA January: Practice for Regional Skills Conference (speeches, topics, tests) Verify that your final chapter membership roster is loaded for program based affiliation recommend that all program/curriculum fees be paid by January 31 Pay fees for Regional Skills Conference March of Dimes Mission LIFT Grant Applications due to National FBLA February: Attend FBLA Regional Competition Plan and hold events for FBLA Week Make hotel reservations for state conference Finalize State Conference Projects March: Final national dues deadline (March 1) Turn in all state projects by deadline Take online tests for State Business Leadership Conference April: Attend the State Business Leadership Conference Complete National Leadership Conference Intent to Compete Form Re-work projects for National Competition and submit to Oregon FBLA by the deadline May: Submit NLC Registration Materials to Oregon FBLA Ensure that NLC payment has been made Check competitors in national system June: Attend National Leadership Conference Report success to local media outlets Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 14

16 Calendar of Events August 20 September 15 September 21 September 21 October 20 October November 15 December 1 December 2 December 15 January January 12 January 15 January/February DEADLINE Registration for Adviser Academy Oregon CTSO Adviser Academy DEADLINE Hotel Reservations for Oregon Leadership Institute DEADLINE Registration for Oregon Leadership Institute NATIONAL DEADLINE Initial Membership Reporting Deadline Oregon Leadership Institute The Riverhouse Resort Bend, OR American Enterprise Day Board of Advisers Meeting Portland, OR Board of Trustees Meeting/Annual Corporate Meeting Portland, OR NATIONAL DEADLINE Dues Deadline to receive winter publications State Officer Planning Meeting Portland, OR RSC Registration Deadline NATIONAL DEADLINE March of Dimes Grant Application Postmark Deadline Regional Skills Conferences Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 15

17 February 4-10 February 23 March 1 FBLA Week DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION Oregon FBLA State Business Leadership Conference NATIONAL DEADLINE Membership Payment Due to be Eligible for State and National Competitions. Members added after December 15 may only compete in State Events not offered at the Regional Level. NATIONAL DEADLINE Business Achievement Awards Individual 100% Class Participation Membership Madness (members who recruited 5 other members) Membership Mania (members who recruited 10 other members) Membership Achievement Award (membership maintained or up) Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship Application Outstanding Chapter March 1 March 1 March 2 March 12 March 21 April 5-7 April 20 State Deadline All reports, prejudged items, awards End of Event Registration Review, Change Fees Begin School Site Testing Materials Available SBLC Online Testing Opens DEADLINE Upload Deadline for School Site Testing Materials SBLC Online Testing Closes State Business Leadership Conference Portland, OR DEADLINE NLC Intent to Compete Forms Due (All competitors who placed 1-10 must notify the state of their intention to attend NLC if they become eligible to compete; deposits are transferable but not refundable) Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 16

18 April 23 May 1 May 8 May TBD May TBD May TBD June 1 June 26-July 2 NLC School Site Tests Distributed to Eligible Competitors DEADLINE ALL NLC Registration Forms and Pre-Submitted Competition Materials (the only exception is School Site Skill Tests) DEADLINE School Site Skill Tests Due (upload directly to National Center) State Officer Program of Work Meeting Portland, OR Board of Advisers Meeting Portland, OR Board of Trustees Meeting Portland, OR DEADLINE Balance Due for NLC Registration & Travel FBLA National Leadership Conference (Oregon Travel Dates) Baltimore, MD Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 17

19 National Competitive Event Updates NEW EVENT (2018 Baltimore): Broadcast Journalism individual/team, present a newscast to judges based on prepared topic Virtual Business Finance Challenge individual/team, will run like Virtual Business Management Challenge MODIFICATIONS (2018 Baltimore): All events that were listed as teams of 2 or 3 at NLC 2017 are now individual or team of two or three. Parliamentary Procedure remains a team of 4 or 5. Graphic Design and Publication Design rating sheets will include additional design evaluation on the rating sheets. All performance event rating sheets will be modified to a different format. Projectors will not be provided in any preliminary rounds of competition. Projectors will be provided in final rounds that are open for spectators but are for competitors to decide if they prefer to use them NAME CHANGE (2018 Baltimore): FBLA Principles and Procedures is renamed to Introduction to FBLA, remains a 9-10 grade event Public Speaking I is renamed to Introduction to Public Speaking, remains a 9-10 grade event Public Speaking II is renamed to Public Speaking. Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 18

20 State/Region Competitive Event Updates Event Modifications 1. Per previously voted on recommendation, offerings at all Regional Conferences will be uniform across the state. Based on the results of a survey sent to advisers in the fall of 2016, the offerings at RSC events will be: All objective test only events All four production events Banking and Financial Systems (test only) Business Ethics Client Service Emerging Business Issues Entrepreneurship (test only) Future Business Leader (test only) Global Business (test only) Help Desk (test only) Hospitality Management (test only) Impromptu Speaking Introduction to Public Speaking (previously Public Speaking I) Job Interview (all parts) Management Decision Making (test only) Management Information Systems (test only) Marketing (test only) Parliamentary Procedure (test only) Public Speaking (Previously Public Speaking II) Sales Presentation Sports and Entertainment Management (test only) 2. At the region level, for all role-play (RP) events, the test is offered with a practice experience for the top 10. The practice would not count for placement of the region winners. Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 19

21 3. At RSC each chapter may enter: Ten (10) in each objective test only events Four (4) in each production event. Four (4) in each performance only event Four (4) in each role play event Four (4) in Job Interview 4. Each student may participate in two events at RSC. They may take two objective tests or one objective test and one performance/event with a practice. 5. To make the competitions of RSC prestigious and important to the overall process of determining Oregon FBLA s NLC competitors, it is essential that the winners from RSC are the competitors in the events at SBLC. Objective test only events top 10 advance to SBLC (no drop downs) Performance events top 10 advance to SBLC (no drop downs) Role Play events top 10 teams advance to SBLC (no drop downs, but teams may be adjusted) Job Interview top 10 individuals advance to SBLC Wild card entry two per chapter Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 20

22 Competitive Event Topics The following are the National Topics have been adopted for Oregon Competitive Events: 3-D ANIMATION Using 3-D animation, create an informational video on how to get a job. At minimum, the video must include information on the following components Where to find information on job openings Writing a resume and cover letter Completing application forms How to present yourself in a job interview Tips for a successful job interview BROADCAST JOURNALISM You or your team work for your local news station. You are being given the opportunity to write and present a 7-minute news broadcast on the weekend edition of the evening news. You must research, write, and present the following stories: A story about your local high school's success at the FBLA State Leadership Conference and their preparations for NLC. A story that wraps up and highlight's your local high school's track season. A story about the ongoing theft of bicycles in your hometown. BUSINESS ETHICS Research an ethical case related to the automobile industry and discuss why it happened; how it should be resolved; and what could have prevented it. BUSINESS FINANCIAL PLAN You are planning to open a fresh food (i.e. prepared meals, ingredients to makes meals, natural foods, etc.) home delivery service in your community of 250,000 residents. Since it is a delivery service, there is room to expand your geographic delivery area. Your service will have a variety of delivery options to meet the needs of different types of customers (i.e. meat, vegetarian, vegan, family, couples, glutenfree, etc.). You will conduct business via an online ordering system, but you will lease an existing building that is currently zoned for your business venture in order to prepare the meals that will be delivered to customers. You will also need to purchase a delivery vehicle(s). Develop a financial plan that covers all aspects described. You will need to name your business. You must include plans for needed construction/renovation to the building, equipment that must be purchased, inventory for your launch date, hours of operation, staffing requirements, and an advertising plan. You will also need to clearly identify your target market(s), product availability, and delivery location(s). Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 21

23 CODING AND PROGRAMMING Develop a database program to manage the issuance of books at a school library. Give the school a name. The program must be able to complete a minimum of the following tasks: Track student and teacher names with ability to enter/view/edit names. Track the issuance of books for a student or teacher. Manage different limits for the number of books that can be issued to a student or teacher. Manage the number of days that students and teachers can check out any book. (Hint: Mostly like the number of days will differ for students and teachers). Give each book a different ID. Also, each book of same name and same author (but number of copies) will have different ID. Generate/print weekly report to show books issued to whom and number of days leading to the due date return. Generate/print weekly report of detail of fines (when book not returned on time). COMPUTER GAME & SIMULATION PROGRAMMING A sandbox is a style of game in which minimal character limitations are placed on the gamer, allowing the gamer to roam and change a virtual world at will. In contrast to a progression-style game, a sandbox game emphasizes roaming and allows a gamer to select tasks. Instead of featuring segmented areas or numbered levels, a sandbox game usually occurs in a world to which the gamer has full access from start to finish. Create an original sandbox-style game that revolves around a year in the life of a typical FBLA member and the varied activities that he/she can become involved in; such as competitive events, fundraising, community service, national membership programs, and national recognition programs. The game must: Run on a PC using Windows 7 or newer Be virus and malware free Run solely by keyboard stroke Qualify for a maximum ESRB rating of E10+ DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION Create a promotional video that explains why your school board should support starting an FBLA chapter at your school. E-BUSINESS Develop an e-business website for your new fresh food (i.e. prepared meals, ingredients to make meals, natural foods, etc.) home delivery service for your community of 250,000 residents. Since it is a delivery service, there is room to expand your geographic delivery area. Give your business a name and a logo. Your service will have a variety of delivery options to meet the needs of different types of customers (i.e. meat, vegetarian, vegan, family, couples, gluten-free, etc.). The website should clearly identify the target market locations and its product availability. The website should allow customers to check availability of products, place and pay for orders online as a one-time customer, or become a member and set up plans for a calendar year. The site should also contain a contact page. Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 22

24 EMERGING BUSINESS ISSUES Crowdsourcing is the process of obtaining needed services, ideas, content, or funding by soliciting contributions from a large group of people, particularly an online community. Crowdsourcing has become very popular for soliciting funding for business ventures or persons facing medical crises, for example. However, it is also being used by individuals to solicit funding that will aid them in purchasing material items such as a new car or television. Be prepared to argue the affirmative, that crowdsourcing is an effective way to raise money for a valid purpose; and be prepared to argue the negative, that crowdsourcing is ineffective because it can be used for personal gain. GRAPHIC DESIGN Create a digital magazine spread for the FBLA publication, Tomorrow s Business Leader. You must include a cover; a feature article on an FBLA program; an interview with an educator, professional member, or sponsor; and a promotional announcement for the 2018 National Leadership Conference in Baltimore. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PRESENTATION Create a business presentation that revolves around the theme, "What is FBLA to me?" MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT Develop an app to manage the issuance of books and to provide other information at a school library. Give the school a name. The app must be able to do or show the following: Allow students and teachers to reserve books. Allow students and teachers to check out books. Remind students and teachers when books are overdue. Show a map of the school library. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Develop a public service announcement that addresses the issue of student safety and protection with regard to cyber bullying. PUBLICATION DESIGN You have been hired to develop a publication portfolio for a new fresh food (i.e. prepared meals, ingredients to make meals, natural foods, etc.) home delivery service that will open soon in a community of about 250,000 residents. The business will be a delivery service. The business will have a variety of delivery options to meet the needs of different types of customers (i.e. meat, vegetarian, vegan, family, couples, gluten-free, etc.). The materials developed should clearly identify the target market and its products. Give the business a name. The portfolio should include a logo for the business, a poster to advertise the business, a business card, and three additional promotional products. Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 23

25 SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN Create a social media marketing campaign to create buzz surrounding healthy eating and the opening of your new fresh food (i.e. prepared meals, ingredients to make meals, natural foods, etc.) home delivery service that will open soon in a community of about 250,000 residents. The business will be a delivery service. The business will have a variety of delivery options to meet the needs of different types of customers (i.e. meat, vegetarian, vegan, family, couples, gluten-free, etc.). The campaign should clearly identify the target market and its products. Give the business a name. The campaign must utilize a minimum of three different social media platforms. WEBSITE DESIGN Create a website on how to get a job. You will need to come up with a name and logo for your website. At minimum, the website must include information on the following components Where to find information on job openings Writing a resume and cover letter Completing application forms How to present yourself in a job interview Tips for a successful job interview Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 24

26 Business Achievement Awards Program (Be sure to check the official activities list online.) Future Level (complete ten total activities): Service (complete three, first two are required): o Donate five hours to an educational or service organization o Prepare a bulletin board or display promoting FBLA o Assist with an American Enterprise Day or FBLA-PBL Week activity o Participate in a chapter community service project o Participate in a promotional or fundraising project for the March of Dimes o Write a one-page report on a service organization in your community and present it to a business class Education (complete three, first one is required) o Complete the FBLA Knowledge Quiz with a score of 92 percent or higher o Complete the Advertising Slogans worksheet o Using a spreadsheet, create a one-month budget for yourself or your chapter o List at least five goals and include a description of how you will accomplish them o Read a business article or story from Tomorrow s Business Leader and write a letter to your local adviser summarizing the article o Write a one-page paper on a business career o List five personal strengths and one personal weakness and write a 100-word summary of how you can overcome the weakness Progress (complete four activities, first two are required): o Bring a friend who is not a member to a chapter meeting o Attend three chapter meetings and write a paper outlining the highlights o Complete the National Programs worksheet o Invite a business leader to speak at a meeting with a written letter o Attend a local chapter event and write a summary o Recite the Creed at a chapter meeting and explain what it means to you o Prepare an invitation encouraging students to attend the next meeting o Recruit one Professional Division member. Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 25

27 Business Level (complete twelve total activities): Service (complete three activities, first two are required): o Make a 1-3 minute presentation about FBLA o Design a poster encouraging students to join your chapter o Research community service grants that are available and present your findings o Prepare a print ad and an audio podcast about American Enterprise Day or FBLA- PBL Week o Participate in a community service project sponsored by your chapter o Help plan and conduct one of FBLA s ceremonies o Help organize an activity to promote American Enterprise Day or FBLA-PBL Week o Participate in a literacy project o Prepare a local calendar of activities for your chapter o Help create and present a skit to elementary children Education (complete five activities, first two are required): o Complete the interactive Business/Internet Scavenger Hunt o Prepare a resume, cover letter, and job application, applying for your dream job o Complete the interactive Internet Ethics and Safety Quiz o Develop a green product/invention o Explain the importance of high ethical standards in the preparation of financial statements o Successfully complete a business course with a B or better o Prepare an agenda for two chapter meetings o Visit and tour a business in business attire o Complete a report on a local, state, or national business leader o Read an article from the internet or a business magazine on a new trend in technology and write a summary Progress (complete four activities, first one is required) o Prepare a recruitment brochure o Complete Interactive Parliamentary Procedure form o Plan an icebreaker for your local chapter o Recruit a Professional Division Member o Submit an article to Tomorrow s Business Leader o Participate in the Virtual Business Challenge o Write a letter to your superintendent about the benefits of FBLA o Participate in a task that is assigned by your local chapter adviser o Like and follow FBLA in social media o Attend a community or school meeting (Rotary, School Board) Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 26

28 Leader Level (complete fourteen total activities): Service (complete four activities, first three are required): o Run for local, state, or national office or serve as a campaign manager o Participate in a National FBLA service program o Prepare a 3 minute electronic presentation promoting FBLA o Design three new items for FBLA-PBL MarketPlace o Help your chapter organize an environmental service project o Prepare a feature story on your community for Tomorrow s Business Leader o Volunteer to be a teacher s aide o Volunteer ten hours to a service or charity of your choice o Research volunteer organizations or businesses in your community Education (complete five activities, first three are required) o Participate in a mock interview for your dream job o Create a travel brochure and movie OR podcast about the upcoming NLC o Create an electronic business presentation on a foreign country o Complete a half-day job shadow experience o Design an environmental newsletter o Analyze the FBLA chapter financial statement o Identify the different ways businesses compete with each other Progress (complete four activities, first one is required): o Complete Membership Madness o Serve as a voting delegate at a regional, state, or national conference o Prepare and present a workshop o Write a letter to a government official about FBLA o Write a letter that secures a donation o Design an advertisement or public service announcement about FBLA Competitive Events o Participate in a task that is assigned by your local chapter adviser o Recruit a Professional Division member Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 27

29 America Level (complete fifteen total activities): Service (complete four activities, first three are required): o Complete the FBLA International Recruitment Project o Create an online autobiographical scrapbook o Participate on a committee to plan a free enterprise project for elementary or junior high students o Do something special for Adviser Appreciation Day for your adviser o Plan and participate in a leadership project to help recruit and retain members o Contact local businesses to find door prizes for chapter meetings o Help your chapter sponsor an environment slogan contest o Plan a special Power Lunch chapter meeting. Invite a guest speaker from a business and prepare a program o Help prepare a skit about the benefits of saving money and present to middle school students Education (complete six activities, first three are required) o Create a blog o Complete the E-Portfolio Project o Create a magazine cover and feature story about the upcoming NLC NLC o Watch the video Social Media, is it a Fad and submit a plan for a nation-wide project o Develop a FBLA game show, music video, or reality show o Develop a YouTube video about how FBLA has helped you prepare for your future career o Plan and prepare a report for competition o Research virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and holographic entertainment worlds and create a report Progress (complete five activities, first three are required): o Complete Membership Mania o Secure a letter of recommendation o Complete the Etiquette Quiz with a 92% or better o Participate in a National Fall Conference or Institute for Leaders o Submit an application for the Distinguished Business Leader Scholarship o Plan an activity or social event for your chapter to host middle school or college students o Visit one school that does not have FBLA and promote FBLA o Invite a school administrator to a chapter meeting or conference o Make a personal visit to an elected official and talk about Perkins funding o Recruit two Professional Division members. Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 28

30 State Officer Program of Work The state officer team met in May to develop a Program of Work. They are confident that with the help of advisers and members across the state, these goals will be accomplished during the membership year! Goal 1 Increase the presence of the Middle Level throughout Oregon FBLA Promote recruitment of Middle Level Chapters among current high school chapters Increase competitive events offered to Middle Level members at SBLC Ensure that Beginning Middle Level Chapters have resources available to achieve success Goal 2 Improve awareness and education of competitive events offered through FBLA Amass all available information about competitive events into simplistic pictures, videos, and documents including descriptions, tips, and other information Use direct communication with members to improve competitive event awareness Goal 3 Improve Communication and increase networking opportunities throughout individual regions within the state Improve communications between local chapter presidents, advisers, and state officers in their respective regions Create opportunities for collaborative projects within regions Goal 4 Increase statewide Business Achievement Award Completion by 10% Create awareness about benefits, rewards, and strategies for BAAs Recognize Business Achievement Award completion at SBLC Goal 5 Increase membership by 7.5% through a new membership campaign designed for immediate success Create a new membership campaign Promote newly inaugurated campaign to all chapters throughout the year Recognize chapters successful in the campaign Goal 5 Increase community service involvement throughout Oregon FBLA Establish and promote charity partnerships for the year o March of Dimes, Valiant Seed, Pay It Forward Week Increase promotion and recognition for the Community Service Awards Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 29

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32 FBLA Foundation Inc. Chapter Grant Information Purpose: The purpose of the Oregon FBLA Foundation in making this grant available is to assist members and chapters with the costs associated with and related to sustainable operations. Criteria for funding: Funding is designed and available to assist chapters in reaching a situation of sustainability. The intent is to plant seeds which would aid in both solving a current need and developing future resources. For example, grant funding could be requested to purchase an espresso machine so that a chapter could use that espresso machine for future fundraising efforts. Another example could be to support the expenses of a Freshman member going to nationals with the return that they would be committed to recruiting five new members each year. Funding may also be requested for hardship needs, but preference will be given to chapters requesting assistance to develop items which will help local activity funding to become sustainable. Eligibility: Any active Oregon FBLA Chapter may apply; it must have at least 5 members to be considered eligible. Directions: Complete the online form, uploading a PDF document addressing the items listed below. Explain the details of your requested funding and anticipated outcome. How many FBLA members will this grant affect? Please explain how this grant will create future sustainability for your chapter be it funding, membership, or other. Are matching funds available from your district? If so, have you requested them? Who do we reimburse or submit payment to? Date you need decision by? Will you be willing to write a newsletter article about the impact on your chapter if funding is received? Decisions: Once the form is received, the executive committee from the Board of Trustees will make the appropriate judgment of funding. Distribution of funds shall be at discretion of the Oregon FBLA Board of Trustees. All decisions are final. The Board of Trustees may discontinue this program at any time. Decisions will be made at each board meeting. Meetings are held in May, August and December. Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 31

33 Oregon Future Business Leaders of America 2018 Competitive Event Award Sponsor Information Oregon Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the premier organization for students with career interests in business. Through leadership and career development programs, competitions, and trainings, Oregon FBLA prepares student leaders for higher education and the transition from school to career. Oregon FBLA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all contributions are tax deductible. Oregon FBLA relies on member participation and private contributions to provide programs and opportunities for our members. The Oregon Awards Program offers students the opportunity to compete in over 65 unique areas of Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Accounting, Graphic Design, Information Technology, and Management. Competitive Event Sponsors receive the following benefits: Recognition in the Conference Program as the Competitive Event Sponsor distributed to over 1,800 conference attendees and used as a promotional tool for future partnership development efforts Recognition on screen during the Awards of Excellence Session as the Competitive Event Sponsor in front of over 1,800 general session attendees and guests The ability to personally present awards in the sponsored event The knowledge that 100% of sponsorship dollars are awarded directly to our members nothing is withheld for overhead or operations. These dollars go directly to paying the national conference registration fee for the event champions. Competitive Event Sponsorship starts at $150 for individual events and $400 or $685 for team events. Contributors may request to sponsor a specific event, or an event in a general area of study. Please see event options on reverse side. How to Sponsor 1. Visit our Web site at to sign up. 2. Once the sign-up form is complete, you will receive an invoice within a week. Once the invoice is sent, you may pay via check or credit card. 3. You will receive s from Oregon FBLA with pertinent information regarding your sponsorship. 4. Sponsorships are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sponsorships must be received by 10:30 a.m. on March 1, 2018 to be included in the program. Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 32

34 Your Award Sponsorship will assist students with the costs associated with attending the National Leadership Conference, where only the top 4% of FBLA Members in the nation have the opportunity to compete for national honors. Award sponsorships are available at the following three (3) levels: Individual Competitive Events for Sponsorship at $150 each: Accounting I Impromptu Speaking Accounting II Insurance and Risk Management Advertising Introduction to Business Agribusiness Introduction to Business Communication Business Calculations Introduction to Business Procedures Business Communication Introduction to FBLA Business Law Introduction to Financial Math Business Literacy Introduction to Information Technology Businessperson of the year Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Client Service Introduction to Public Speaking Coding and Programming Job Interview Computer Applications Journalism Computer Problem Solving Networking Concepts Cyber Security Organizational Leadership Database Design and Applications Personal Finance Economics Public Speaking Electric Career Portfolio Sales Presentation Future Business Leader Securities & Investments Health Care Administration Spreadsheet Applications Help Desk Word Processing Who's Who Team Competitive Events for Sponsorship at $400 each: 3D Animation Hospitality Management Banking and Financial Systems Introduction to Business Presentation Broadcast Jounalism Management Decision Making Business Ethics Management Information Systems Business Financial Plan Marketing Business Plan Mobile Application Development Computer Game and Simulation Programming Network Design Digital Video Production Public Service Announcement E-Business Publication Design Emerging Business Issues Social Media Campaign Entrepreneurship Sports Management Global Business Website Design Graphic Design Parliamentary Procedures Team Competitive Event for Sponsorship at $685 \. Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 33

35 National Business Honor Roll The National Business Honor Roll is designed to recognize those members of FBLA who truly excel in academic preparation for college and an eventual career in the business world. Oregon FBLA recognizes that in order to succeed as a true business leader, our members need to be well prepared in terms of their academics, career skills, and leadership development. FBLA chapters in Oregon are encouraged to nominate members to be recognized in the National Business Honor Roll who meet the following criteria: High School: Overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale Demonstrated leadership potential through service as a chapter officer, committee leader, or other participation in chapter activities Clearly defined career objectives Members accepted in the National Business Honor Roll will be recognized during the State Business Leadership Conference. The National Business Honor Roll materials will be an online form to submit. When you submit the form, you will be required to attach an unofficial copy of your transcript as well as a one-page resume. Please have the following information ready when you apply for the National Business Honor Roll: Name Chapter Home Address Phone Number School Address Year in School Years in FBLA GPA Oregon FBLA Chapter Success Guide Page 34